Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
New Orleans HornetsHornets
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota TimberwolvesWolves | 28 | 15 | 34 | 28 | 105 |
| New Orleans HornetsHornets | 24 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Timberwolves handled the Hornets 105-87. Timberwolves' offense had its way with the Hornets. The Timberwolves owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Timberwolves played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Timberwolves bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hornets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hornets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Timberwolves · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Timberwolves · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Timberwolves · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.